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Hostelworld.com bundles all parts of Cape Town and the suburbs into one \"blob\", this review is for Kommetje part, where we stayed. If you\'re not surfing, it\'s not much here for you. While the sandy beach is nice, the wind creates sand storms... And without car this area...more Hostelworld.com bundles all parts of Cape Town and the suburbs into one \"blob\", this review is for Kommetje part, where we stayed. If you\'re not surfing, it\'s not much here for you. While the sandy beach is nice, the wind creates sand storms... And without car this area is just about closed.close

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by tommypeters1054 – posted on Jan 18, 2008

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We have only been in Cape Town for three days yet, but we like it. It\'s not as cheap as our usual places in Indonesia/India and other places of Asia - but what is? It\'s a clean and friendly town, but with a weather that can surprise you with changes from hour to hour. Not much to...more We have only been in Cape Town for three days yet, but we like it. It\'s not as cheap as our usual places in Indonesia/India and other places of Asia - but what is? It\'s a clean and friendly town, but with a weather that can surprise you with changes from hour to hour. Not much to shop, and most prices are on European level.close

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by tommypeters1054 – posted on Jan 15, 2008

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I really didn't know what to expect from Cape Town as I had heard mixed reviews, great food, lovely views but be midful for your security. Overall I was impressed by the V&A Waterfront, its very scenic down there and the back drop of Cable Mountain was great. We luckliy happened across some great...more I really didn't know what to expect from Cape Town as I had heard mixed reviews, great food, lovely views but be midful for your security. Overall I was impressed by the V&A Waterfront, its very scenic down there and the back drop of Cable Mountain was great. We luckliy happened across some great places to eat and despite the presence of armed response security on al houses and high railed walls found it a nice city. We were only hassled once on Long St. I loved that there are lots of buskers around the watefront & the cabel car to table Mountain. Lack of public transport was a pain as you cant really walk anywhere after dark. I would recommend it, its much like a lot of coastal European cities, you need to drive out of the here if you want to see something a little more African.close

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by Carmel – posted on Aug 13, 2007

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When I was there it was there it was the middle of June and being there winter the weather was actually quite surprising. It was warm, the odd thunder storm and almost good enough for shorts and T-shirts. Lots to see lots to do and very safe if you stick to popular routes. Taxis are cheap, as...more When I was there it was there it was the middle of June and being there winter the weather was actually quite surprising. It was warm, the odd thunder storm and almost good enough for shorts and T-shirts. Lots to see lots to do and very safe if you stick to popular routes. Taxis are cheap, as are most things, however certain local items can be very pricey. The nicest place to be would be the V&A waterfront which is a very well done up area.close

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by CryingHero – posted on Jul 24, 2007

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Cape Town is a fantastic city with loads to do and see. And depsite what a lot of people think, it is safe. As long as you have sense (but that's needed in every city when visiting). The V&A Waterfront is the place for seafood restaurants and great shopping. Camps Bay is where the wealthy...more Cape Town is a fantastic city with loads to do and see. And depsite what a lot of people think, it is safe. As long as you have sense (but that's needed in every city when visiting). The V&A Waterfront is the place for seafood restaurants and great shopping. Camps Bay is where the wealthy frequent and there's a nice beach and bay here. Table Mountain and Robben Island are the two top sights..close

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by grainne – posted on May 1, 2007

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I ran out of adjectives to describe how Beautiful Capetown is. It is a city of extreme opposites, which many 4 star visitors don't get to experience 1st hand. I advise anyone to just try stepping outside & talking to people, because however amazing the mountain in the sea is, (it is the...more I ran out of adjectives to describe how Beautiful Capetown is. It is a city of extreme opposites, which many 4 star visitors don't get to experience 1st hand. I advise anyone to just try stepping outside & talking to people, because however amazing the mountain in the sea is, (it is the most beautiful sight, especially when it's floodlit at night,) it was the people that have left me with so many more wonderful memories.close

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by rbilham9757 – posted on Apr 6, 2007

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Disapointed by Camps Bay, because it doesn't represent South Africa. Lot of money, beautifull houses like in Beverly Hills, sport cars every where... Concerning the culture, I was really sad to see that racism is still there and important. But I keep a very good souvenir of CAP TOWN...more Disapointed by Camps Bay, because it doesn't represent South Africa. Lot of money, beautifull houses like in Beverly Hills, sport cars every where... Concerning the culture, I was really sad to see that racism is still there and important. But I keep a very good souvenir of CAP TOWN and I spend very beautifull holidays in South Africa.close

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by Cyrildel – posted on Mar 10, 2007

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Cape town is a lovely place to start your travels. its got a great infrastructure for travellers and the hostels help arranging most trips and transport. The site here are fantastic and at a cheap cost. ive only stayed for 4 days and would love to have longer in order to fully appreciate all...more Cape town is a lovely place to start your travels. its got a great infrastructure for travellers and the hostels help arranging most trips and transport. The site here are fantastic and at a cheap cost. ive only stayed for 4 days and would love to have longer in order to fully appreciate all aspects of cape town. cape town is a must for anyone going to south africaclose

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by milky2903 – posted on Feb 13, 2007

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As a city Cape Town is up there with the best. A truly beautiful combo' of sea and mountain. Hard to beat. Only down side is the car hire. Could not find one with good insurance cover. Quite a risky business to hire a car! Even the best insurance options don't cover accidents on...more As a city Cape Town is up there with the best. A truly beautiful combo' of sea and mountain. Hard to beat. Only down side is the car hire. Could not find one with good insurance cover. Quite a risky business to hire a car! Even the best insurance options don't cover accidents on dirt road, & attempted theft.close

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by jbpov – posted on Feb 1, 2007

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Location of this town is like no other. The sights were amazing and possibilities for excursions endless. The town itself however, lacks in character. Waterfront is just a comercial moneymaking blob of restaurants and shops. Long street is worth it and has character. There is a nice market on...more Location of this town is like no other. The sights were amazing and possibilities for excursions endless. The town itself however, lacks in character. Waterfront is just a comercial moneymaking blob of restaurants and shops. Long street is worth it and has character. There is a nice market on Market street if you are interested in african craft, and every sunday there is a huge market around the greenpoint. The town has no beach.close

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by shnoody6894 – posted on Jan 23, 2007

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